Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II (Houston) at Law Firm **Members Only**
Summary:
**Members Only**, a global Am Law 50 law firm, is seeking a Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II for their Houston office. The position requires a minimum of 4-7 years of litigation experience and knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court rules and procedures. The role involves supporting attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of cases, including document preparation and filing, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is crucial in this role.
Salary Information:
The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Title:
Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II (Houston)
Experience Information:
Minimum of 4-7 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting is required for this position. A secretarial certification or ABA approved paralegal certification is preferred, and a bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
- Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
- Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with the team and double check work product before presenting it for review and sending or filing.
- Must be available and able to work during core business hours.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 4-7 years of Litigation experience working in a law firm.
- Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
- Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
- Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
Education and/or Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
Computer/Software Knowledge:
Must have proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.
Work Environment:
This position requires you to work physically in the Houston office Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
